Robert A. Vélez-Montes obtained a BA in Political Science, Cum Laude, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, graduating first among the political science major graduates. He also graduated top 10% of his law school class, Magna Cum Laude, and was the recipient of the Francisco Parra Toro Award for having the highest grade in Civil Law courses. Robert passed the March 2013 bar exam, on his first attempt, with a 99.2 percentile, ranked 5th out of 529. In Law School, he excelled in all research and writing courses and was also a member of the Law...

Carlos J. Sagardía-Abreu is a young and seasoned litigator with substantial experience in criminal and civil litigation. In his professional practice, he collaborates closely with his father, Antonio M. Sagardía-De Jesús, ex Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and highly regarded criminal defense attorney. Mr. Sagardía-Abreu graduated at the top of his law school class and, prior to embarking on private practice, he served as an Associate in various full service law firms in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. Sagardía's practice encompasses the representation of individuals and corporations in, among other areas of practice, state and...

Coralice Díaz-Sampedro received her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, in Psychology from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico in 2008. As a testament to her overachieving character, in 2011 and at the age of 23 Mrs. Díaz-Sampedro obtained her Juris Doctor from the Inter American University, School of Law. While in law school, she worked as a clerk at the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reviewing pleadings, motions, dispositive documentation, and appellate matters. Mrs. Díaz-Sampedro has also taken advanced international law internships in cities such as London, Venice, Madrid and Beijing, which experience has granted her a comparative...

Iván M. Alers is an Attorney and Notary at Law. He focus his practice in civil law litigation and Immigration Law. Iván is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. As attorney, he can practice Immigration Law in all U.S. States and its territories.

INGLES/ENGLISH: We are defending historically abused groups such as children and their head of household, etc.. Having witnessed poverty, foster care's cruelties, and homelessness, has developed the compassion for people fueled by a passion for justice. I am an attorney who knows God does not just care for the poor, but that God wants the poor to play an active role in justice. ESPAÑOL/SPANISH: Estamos muy comprometidos con defender a grupos de personas o víctimas (como por ejemplo menores, mujeres o jefas(es) de familia, que históricamente siempre han sido abusados y discriminados(EN PUERTO RICO Y EN NUEVA YORK). La...

Solutions-focused, analytical attorney and notary with a strong legal, litigation and managerial background in real estate, construction, land use and zoning, including purchase and sale, development (residential and commercial) and commercial leasing. Expert in balancing legal and client needs to create solutions that promote business growth. Proven ability to negotiate complex transactions in court and in commercial settings. Qualifications/achievements include: Planned, drafted and negotiated the Request for Proposals and Design/Build Contract for the multi-million dollar development of the first multi-story WAL-MART SUPER CENTER at Santurce, Puerto Rico. Successfully prosecuted to trial and settled an arbitration...

Sol H. Weiss, a Shareholder of Anapol Schwartz, is an experienced trial attorney known for his exacting preparation and attention to detail. A “lawyer’s lawyer,” he is able to handle the most complex case and still present the facts and law in a way that the judge and jury will understand. Mr. Weiss concentrates his practice in complex civil litigation including class actions and pharmaceutical cases, medical and other professional malpractice, securities litigation and products liability matters. Presently, Mr. Weiss is Co-Lead Counsel in the National Football League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation, MDL 2323. He is also...

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When a person is injured, tort law will govern whether that person may be compensated for the injury, the amount of compensation that may be recovered, as well as which parties will be liable for the injury. Tort law, also known as injury law, comes from federal and state codes, as well as judicial opinions from prior cases. The amount of damages a plaintiff to a personal injury action may receive can be determined by statute, or by a judge or jury. Typical recoveries may include compensatory damages (e.g., lost wages, medical bills, etc.) and in particularly egregious situations, punitive damages. In some cases, a plaintiff may recover certain non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or loss of enjoyment of life.

Personal injury lawyers help injured people seek compensation from those who have harmed them. Some injury attorneys focus on a specific type of case, such as truck accidents, car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, medical malpractice or products liability cases. If a person is injured as a result of criminal behavior, it may be appropriate to pursue a personal injury lawsuit in addition to the state's criminal investigation or prosecution.

Negligence: Failure to use care which a reasonable and prudent person would use under similar circumstances.

Joint and several liability: A legal doctrine that makes each of the parties who are responsible for an injury, liable for all the damages awarded in a lawsuit if the other parties responsible cannot pay.